Bright Ideas Fund

Applications to the Bright Ideas Fund are now closed.

The Community Business Bright Ideas Fund aims to give your community group the support and tools to start setting up your community business. It will also give your group the early stage finance that you need need to carry out consultation with local people and feasibility studies to develop a community business idea the community wants and needs.

What is a community business?

A community business is set up and led by local people to look after what matters to them. Any profits flow back into the business to deliver positive local impact.

Watch some case studies to hear some community business ideas, or hear from Claire Mappin at the Burton Street Foundation in Sheffield talk about their community business and how it benefits the people of Hillsborough.

What the Bright Ideas Fund offers

Online induction and ongoing support, either online, by phone or where possible through visits

Community Business development plans, to help successful groups shape and develop strategies and plans for their community business

Mentoring and visits, to inspire applicants and give them the opportunity to learn from peers

Regional networking and events, to learn from social finance experts, successful community business leaders, funders and technical specialists.

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